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United States
Countries Condemn China’s Camps
During the UN General Assembly meeting in New York, a discussion of human rights in Xinjiang, China led to the US calling on the UN to demand access to China’s “vocational learning centers” and the rest of the province. These centers detain Uighurs and other Muslim populations of China. According to the United States and other UN states, including Great Britain and Germany, China is running a state-led effort to “stop its own citizens from exercising their inalienable right to religious freedom.” China argues detainees join voluntarily, but recent reports of human rights violations has put pressure on countries to intervene and investigate the detention camps, and allegations of repression.
This map depicts where known reeducation camps, or vocational training centers, are currently operating. Click on the map to learn more.
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Pakistan
Earthquake in Kashmir
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Pakistan on Tuesday, damaging buildings and key roads in the region. At least 19 fatalities have been confirmed and over 300 people are injured following the tremor. The epicenter was located near the town of Mirpur, located in the Pakistan-administered territory of Kashmir. The quake shook the nearby cities of Islamabad and Lahore, with tremors felt as far away as New Delhi. The country, which lies at the intersection of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, was previously struck by 7.6 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes in 2005 and 2015 respectively.
This map depicts the location of the earthquake near the border with India. Click on the map to learn more.
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World
Report Reveals Rising Sea Levels
A recent study conducted by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) revealed that sea-levels are rising faster than previously predicted. As global temperatures increase, glaciers around the world are melting at accelerating rates. Melting glaciers in Greenland and Antarctica have been identified as the main contributors to the rise of sea-levels. Further, the IPCC found that global sea-levels could rise up to 1.1 meters by 2100 in the worst warming scenario. Scientists also stated that the increases in warm water will cause severe weather storms to occur at least once a year by 2050. These conditions are set to impact coastal cities including New York City and London, as identified on the map.
This map depicts coastal cities at risk due to rising sea-levels. Click on the map to learn more.
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Q: With an area of 10,689 square kilometers, what is the smallest country in continental Africa?
A: The Gambia
The Gambia is the smallest country on mainland Africa. From east to west the country is approximately 330 km long and from north to south, less than 50 km. It is bound by the country of Senegal on all sides, except for its coastline bordering the Atlantic Ocean.
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Q: Punta Gallinas, the northernmost point of mainland South America, is found in what country?
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